All 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State

Aleiro is one of the smaller LGAs by land area and population in Kebbi State. Agriculture dominates the local economy, particularly rice, millet, sorghum, onions, maize and livestock production. Small-scale trading and agro-processing also support livelihoods.

Arewa Dandi is a large northern LGA sharing an international border with Niger Republic. Agriculture, livestock, onion production, grains and cross-border trade are important. The Niger border also creates opportunities for regional commerce.

Argungu is one of Kebbi's most historically and culturally important LGAs. Rice farming, fishing, livestock, onion production, commerce and tourism are major economic activities. The Argungu Fishing Festival generates substantial cultural and tourism activity.

Augie is a predominantly agricultural LGA in northern Kebbi. Agriculture is the main economic activity, with rice, millet, sorghum, maize, onions and livestock production. Local markets support the exchange of farm produce.

Bagudo is one of the largest LGAs in Kebbi by land area and has an extensive Niger River frontage. Rice farming, fishing, livestock, millet, sorghum, onions, maize and cross-border commerce are major activities. The Niger River supports irrigation and fishing.

Birnin Kebbi is the capital of Kebbi State and one of its most populous and economically important LGAs. Government, commerce, education, agriculture, construction, services, retail and transportation dominate the urban economy. Rice and agricultural commodities are traded through the city.

Bunza is a historic local government area that predates the creation of Kebbi State. Rice, millet, sorghum, maize, onions and livestock are major economic activities. Local markets support trade in agricultural products and livestock.

Dandi is strategically important because of its international border and commercial links with Niger Republic. Cross-border trade, agriculture, livestock, fishing and grain production are important. Kamba serves as an important commercial gateway toward Niger Republic.

Fakai is located in southern Kebbi and contains agricultural and savanna communities. Agriculture, livestock, grains, rice, maize, millet and small-scale trading are major sources of livelihood.

Gwandu is the historic centre of the Gwandu Emirate and one of Kebbi's most important traditional institutions. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, Islamic education and local trading are major economic activities. Rice, millet, sorghum and other grains are cultivated.

Jega is one of Kebbi's major commercial and educational centres. Agriculture, education, commerce, rice, grains, livestock and transportation are important economic activities. Jega also benefits from its strategic road connections.

Kalgo was created from the wider Bunza administrative area during local government restructuring. Agriculture, livestock, grains, rice, onions and small-scale commerce dominate the economy.

Koko/Besse combines historic riverine communities with important agricultural areas. Agriculture, fishing, livestock, rice farming and commerce are major activities. Riverine communities benefit from fishing and floodplain farming.

Maiyama is an agricultural LGA in central Kebbi. Rice, millet, sorghum, onions, maize, livestock and local trading are major economic activities.

Ngaski is a major riverine LGA associated with the Niger River and Kainji Lake. Fishing, rice farming, irrigation, livestock and trade are important. Kainji Lake and the Niger River provide major fisheries and water resources.

Sakaba is a southern Kebbi LGA with a strong agricultural and traditional community identity. Agriculture, livestock, grains, rice, maize, millet and local commerce are important sources of income.

Shanga is an important riverine agricultural and fishing LGA in southern Kebbi. Fishing, rice farming, agriculture, livestock and river-based commerce are important. The Niger River is central to local livelihoods.

Suru is an agriculturally important LGA in central Kebbi. Rice, wheat, millet, sorghum, maize, livestock and irrigation farming are important economic activities.

Wasagu/Danko is one of the largest and most populous LGAs in Kebbi State. Agriculture, livestock, rice, millet, maize, sorghum, beans, mining and local trade are major activities. The large land area supports extensive farming and grazing.

Yauri is a historic emirate centre in southern Kebbi with strong riverine and agricultural connections. Fishing, rice farming, livestock, agriculture, trade and water-based activities are major economic sectors. Kainji Lake is especially important.

Zuru is the administrative and cultural centre of the Zuru Emirate. Agriculture, livestock, grains, rice, maize, millet, sorghum, local trade and small-scale processing are important.